Program Overview
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
The ASUMH Welding Technology program introduces students to the skills needed for a variety of positions within the field of welding. Students receive beginning instruction in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). With 20 credit hours of welding electives, students have the flexibility to develop advanced skills in these welding processes.
Welders assemble metal parts or products, align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly, lay out parts to prepare for assembly, measure dimensions, and read blueprints.
Technical Certificate (TC)
Completing the Technical Certificate in Welding Technology provides students with job-ready welding skills and the opportunity to earn various welder certifications recognized by local industry. Students receive beginning instruction in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW before selecting electives in the process of their choice.
Certificate of Proficiency (CP)
The Certificate of Proficiency in Welding Technology provides students who are not ready to commit to more than one semester with beginning training in Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding.
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Related Careers
- Fitter/Welder
- Aluminum Boat Manufacturing
- Auto Manufacturing Facilities
- Fabrication Shops
- Maintenance Welder
- Construction
Transfer Options
Any student who earns the Associate of Applied Science at ASUMH may be admitted to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Supervision at ASUJ in either the on-campus or A-State Online program with full junior classification, subject to completing the admission requirements for ASUJ.